| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV00232 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 35.4 x 25.2 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | lithograph printed in colour |
| Maker |
Unknown United Nations |
| Place made | United States of America: Washington DC |
| Date made | 1953 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
United Nations Day October 24
Description
This poster was issued by the United States Government to promote United Nations (UN) Day in 1953. It features the distinctive light blue and white flag of the United Nations being waved against a golden, light filled background. The design of this flag was approved by the General Assembly in 1946 and features the official emblem of the UN - a map of the world surrounded by two olive branches.
Following the United Nations Conference on International Organization (known as the San Francisco Conference), a convention of delegates from 50 Allied nations, held from 25th April - 26th June 1945 it took a further four months for the ratification of the United Nations Charter. This happened on the 24th October 1945 and since 1948 this is the date that the formation of the United Nations is officially celebrated.